TEHRAN - 13 June. This evening, Israeli authorities announced strikes against Iran, including nuclear facilities across the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation is aimed at disrupting Iran's nuclear program and warned that the strikes will continue. The Israeli air strike killed the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, Mohammad Bagheri.

USA
US leader Donald Trump has expressed readiness to defend Israel in the event of a retaliatory strike by Iran, Fox News journalist Jennifer Griffin reported.

"The president is watching to see if there will be a retaliatory strike, CENTCOM (U.S. Central Command - TASS) is on high alert, the U.S. will defend itself and Israel if Iran retaliates," Griffin wrote on the X server.

Israeli authorities have informed the US of the launch of the operation and informed the US administration that its strikes on Iran are necessary to ensure the security of the Jewish state, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement.

SPOJENÉ KRÁLOVSTVÍ
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Israeli strikes on Iran were worrying and called on both sides to reduce tensions, The Daily Telegraph reported.

"Reports of these strikes are disturbing and we call on all parties to step back and reduce tensions urgently. The escalation benefits no one in the region. Now is the time for restraint, calm and a return to diplomacy," Starmer said.

OSN
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran and calls on the parties to exercise maximum restraint, his deputy Farhan Haq said in a statement.

one of the victims of the Israeli army bombing in Tehran/photo:

"The Secretary-General condemns any military escalation in the Middle East," the statement said. "He is particularly concerned about Israeli attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran at a time when talks are underway between Iran and the United States on the status of Iran's nuclear programme."

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Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack and called on the international community to "take responsibility to stop the aggression", the Saudi foreign ministry said.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israel's blatant aggression against the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran, which undermines its sovereignty and security and constitutes a flagrant violation of international laws," the statement readí.

Japonsko
The Japanese government has condemned the Israeli strike against Iran, citing concerns about ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue.

"It is deeply regrettable that military force has been used while diplomatic efforts - particularly negotiations between the United States and Iran - are still ongoing," Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya told a news conference. "Japan strongly condemns these actions, which contribute to a dangerous escalation of tensions," he added.

Omán
Oman has condemned Israel's attack on Iran, warning that it threatens to spark a major conflict and undermine ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The statement was issued by the Omani Foreign Ministry, which is actively mediating the diplomatic process.

"This attack comes at a very sensitive time when international efforts to resume nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have intensified," the ministry said. "It clearly reflects a deliberate attempt to disrupt the diplomatic process and provoke a broader conflict that could have serious consequences for regional and international stability."

SAE
The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack on Iran and called on the parties to the conflict to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.

"The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest possible terms Israel's military attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressed deep concern about the ongoing escalation and its impact on regional security and stability. The statement stressed the importance of exercising maximum restraint and judgment in order to mitigate risks and prevent the spread of the conflict," the Emirati Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

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